All citations for Life Care Center of Puyallup

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.